Earths Subsystems Flashcards
True or False.
The four subsystems of the Earth are interconnected with each other.
TRUE
//_/ is the main source of energy of our planet.
The Sun
Free CO2 and O2 are part
of what subsystem?
Atmosphere
You are part of what subsystem?
Biosphere
What subsystems are interacting when carbon dioxide dissolves from the air into the ocean?
A. Atmosphere and biosphere
B. Atmosphere and lithosphere
C. Atmosphere and hydrosphere
D. Atmosphere and lithosphere
C. Atmosphere and hydrosphere
From the given choices, which is an example of a connection between biosphere connecting to atmosphere?
A. Animals eat plants.
B. Animals lie in caves.
C. Animals drink water.
D. Plants produce oxygen.
D. Plants produce oxygen.
Among the choices, which clearly gives an example of a connection between hydrosphere and geosphere?
A. fish swimming in water
B. boats transporting goods
C. waves eroding rocks on the beach
D. water evaporating to make clouds
C. waves eroding rocks on the beach
Which of the following is the reason for the importance of Earth’s subsystems?
A. The subsystem influence Earth’s encounter with space objects.
B. The subsystems contribute scarcely in flow of matter and energy .
C. The subsystems barely influence the survival of different organisms.
D. The subsystems influence the climate, geological processes, and life on Earth.
D. The subsystems influence the climate, geological processes, and life on Earth.
Among the subsystems, which is composed of a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth?
A. Atmosphere
B. Geosphere
C. Biosphere
D. Hydrosphere
A. Atmosphere
How is the hydrosphere distinct from the other subsystems?
a. It gives food for living organisms.
b. It offers shelter for land animals.
c. It provides natural resources such as minerals and rocks
d. It provides water for organisms which enable organisms to function properly.
d. It provides water for organisms which enable organisms to function properly.
